I know I have not given any updates on my photography class over at Jessica Sprague in a while. The final assignment is next week and I have learned a good amount of information. I have really enjoyed the class on histograms and light metering. These are the areas where I feel I need the most help. Also, I am trying to get better at using my camera on Manual mode where I have to set the white balance, aperture and shutter speed myself. That one is going to take a while. I received some really nice PDF documents from the class that I plan on studying again. Sofia did a little modeling for me outdoors today. I asked my friend/neighbor Rebecca if we could take some photos in her yard since she has many more leaves than we do in our yard. The photos of Sofia on the steps are at our house. I can’t wait until I can bribe Sofia to smile for me. She is more responsive with the photography than she used to be, so I guess I can’t complain. I wish I would have set my aperture higher on these photos a least one more f-stop would have been better (I used 2.8 and will use 3.2 next time). I would have liked for the leaves to have been a little clearer. Oh well, guess that’s how we learn right?
I used my Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens (I LOVE this lens) which creates some nice background blur (bokeh) since it has such a wide aperture. It is a fixed focal length so I have to be the correct distance to get the right shot since this lens does not zoom like my other ones. My ISO setting was 400 since it was an overcast day and my f-stop was f/2.8. I figure if we share these things we can learn more about photography and I would love any tips you use for taking better photos.
Sofia and I had a wonderful time today and Upstate New York is so beautiful in the Fall. It is my favorite season. I want to thank our special friend over at The Pixel Fairy Princess for the adorable clothes she was so kind to send us that her daughter has outgrown. Sofia is wearing one of the tops she sent us in the photos below.
Michele - Lilly is sitting here looking at your blog with me and she says, “What’s her name because I need a shirt like hers and a bow and leaves, can you get me them for Christmas?” She is too funny. Sofia is beautiful! Great pics!
My Heart Beats In China - Such beautiful photos of your beautiful little girl.
Just tell me how to you get her to pose? My baby is off and running when she see the camera…LOL.
Hugs,
Ivy
Amie@HeartSmiles - your photos are stunning!!!!
What a beautiful subject!
Amie
http://www.heart-smiles.blogspot.com
jwhitacre - BEAUTIFUL pictures!!! Sofia is such a Darling!!! You are a gifted photographer-I wish I was blessed with that gift!! It’s funny b/c I have been dying to find out how to blur the background of a pic and then you shared your tip in this post! Of course I just have a simple digital camera so I’m not sure I would be able to do it… I hope to get a new camera for Christmas-but then I would have no idea what to do with it! Anyway-Sofia is a doll and I LOVE the pics!
Jeannine
Michelle - Sophia is so beautiful and your photographs are simply stunning. I must get myself into a photog. class!
A Beautiful Mess - beautiful! (your girl and the pics)
She is getting to be such a big girl!
Jill - Love the pics!~ Have you LID’ed yet?? I am dying to know!!
So sorry but I had to tag you…I will wait for the revenge….
Snowflowers Mum - STOP IT! I cannot stand the gorgeousness one moment longer!
You are AWESOME at taking pics!
H
Janet - How do you know what to hang on your walls? Your pictures are always so beautiful! I couldn’t choose!!!!!!!11
Colleen - These are gorgeous!!! Your photography is just beautiful…the photos just pop out and the coloring is fantastic!
Ohhh enjoy these days of Sofia being young and not having an attitude about having her photo taken!:) My kids (Faith included!) are so sick of me taking pictures! They all run when they see the camera now!lol
MotherMotherOcean - Great pictures. There is something weird about the fact that there are leaves on the ground and yet she can wear short sleeved shirts.
Liene - You lost me at histograms
I so need to take a class to learn how to use my camera the way you do. Once I get to ATL hopefully. No time now.
Your pictures were great. Give yourself more credit. The colors are extremely vibrant.
So any suggestions on lenses??? I’ve got the one that my camera came with but wanted to put some on my Christmas wish list.
Pixel Fairy Princess - I love these images!!! She is so sweet and serene – the color is great too! OMG – I miss NY this time of year (but in another month I’ll bet you be looking at my images and saying oh how I miss the SOuth – LOL!) I have to tell you that is one of my favorite tops! It just bring out their color and make them shine! See her in it put a big ol’ smile on my face!
My Heart Beats In China - Hello,
Your photography of your daughter is breathtaking! Love her pics. She’s a beauty alright with a talented Mommia.
I’m glad I stopped by.
Another adoptive Mommia in NJ
Ivy
The Gang's All Here! - omigosh! absolutely stunning! the scenery, the subject. she’s so darned cute
and I love love love that top – it’s amazing.
catching up after a crazy week of sick baby, irregular naps and traveling to Mass. – good to read your blog again
Carol - LOVE THEM!! My computer is still down….I’m borrowing a friends to see my bloggy buddies!
PIPO - AMAZING pictures!
My goodness, your girl is just beautiful beyond words.
laura - dolcepics - What gorgeous portraits! You’re such a good photography student!
Funny that you mentioned histograms and metering… I’m teaching that tonight in my photography class and I’ve been working on my presentation for the last few days. I’ll have to convert it into a tutorial for the blog too. Perhaps you can compare notes and let me know if my tutorial is helpful or not?
Keep shooting! You’re awesome!
kerri - Those photos pop right off the screen, wow, they are so gorgeous and clear.
Your rockin’ that camera girl…
bbmomof2boys - great shots chick!! I miss the fall in NY – it’s October 15th and its going to get up to near 90 degrees today!! ugh – come on fall!! We are going camping this weekend and will have much cooler temps! This will be Little T’s first camping trip so we are excited!!
Hugs,
Carla
Julia - I can’t wait till our leaves look like yours – we are just getting a few leaves turning, but nothing much yet. Sofia looks so pretty in the leaves, she looks to have such a calm demeanor about her. What a lucky mommy you are.
Killlashandra - I love the shot of her sitting in the leaves, what a wonderful feeling of fall you get from it. Glad you’re enjoying the photography class too. I’ve always thought metering would be something to learn more about that I just haven’t figured out yet.
Shannon and Dan - Such wonderful photos and such a beautiful little model.
Denise Olson - oh how I miss the fall foliage….so beautiful!!
GGHadden - The most beautiful girl in the world!!!!!!!!!!!! Love your pics.
G
Grandma Monica - I keep using the word “amazing” with your photo’s, but that’s what keeps popping into my head. I love the one where she is holding the stick and the one where she’s holding the leaves. Doesn’t matter what season she’s one Beautiful Baby. An inspiration to any photographer. Got your card today, Thanks. check out Lil Orchids expressions, Thanks again!
redmaryjanes - soft tranquil and beautiful